Large Town: Thëngí-rêje Fêqê

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Bèmîgêthaki Zone
Region	Ojapoma Moorland
Founded	1289
Community Leader	City Manager Gîb Shegarêv
Area	6 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation	4598 m (15085 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	249 cm/y (98 in/y)
Population	1505
Population Density	250 people per km² (752 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Chronomancy
Naming
Native name	Thëngí-rêje Fêqê
Pronunciation	/ˌkètɘˈkèvɪ/ /ˈrɘʤe/
Direct Translation	[expensive] [belt; strap]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê (/ˌkètɘˈkèvɪ/ /ˈrɘʤe/ [expensive] [belt; strap]) is a temperate Large Town located in the Bèmîgêthaki Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Thëngí-rêje Fêqê is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Thëngí-rêje Fêqê was founded by Khëîd Zèqthêrî, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Thëngí-rêje Fêqê receives an average of 249 cm/y (98 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Thëngí-rêje Fêqê covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4598 m (15085 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê was founded durring the late 14th century in fall of the year 1289, by Khëîd Zèqthêrî. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Thëngí-rêje Fêqê is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê is buildings are built arround a single narrow cobblestone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town is the proud owner of a proper castle-style stone wall complete with all of the trimmings. It has towers, a moat, gatehouses, drawbridges, and even merticulationsshortsizeleadershipname.. Astonishigly, the perhapse unnessisarily well built defences are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

A look around Thëngí-rêje Fêqê has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scuttling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Thëngí-rêje Fêqê long.

Civic Infrastructure

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê has an Office of Civil Groundskeeping, which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the construction and upkeep up of all plant life, water features, and other natural decorations within Thëngí-rêje Fêqê. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Thëngí-rêje Fêqê's parks.

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Thëngí-rêje Fêqê.

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê has a Gravedigger's Guild, which is responsible for collecting the dead and laying them to rest according to all applicable laws and religious customs.

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê has a Highwayman's Guild, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Thëngí-rêje Fêqê's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands. They are not to be confused with the Office of Civil Groundskeeping as they do not hold authority over nor responsibility for Thëngí-rêje Fêqê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê has a public schooling program overseen by the Hall of Sages who has the responsibility of ensuring access to affordable high-quality education in all basic classes (Reading, Writing, Mathmatics, General Sciences, General Arcana, and Social Education) is made available to all citizens.

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê has a public septic system, which allows its citizens to have indoor bathrooms. The septic system is overseen by the League of Sewerkeepers, who posses the legal authority to enforce all laws relating to the septic system, and are also tasked with its maintenance and upkeep.

Cultural Notes

While Thëngí-rêje Fêqê might ostensibly be ruled by some other power, real control lies with the senior members of the local craft and labor guilds. Their decisions have the practical weight of law, and much of their time and effort is spent squeezing out competitors and parceling out economic opportunities in the community. Some guilds might have little or nothing to do with their original trade, and now exist purely as shells for political influence.

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is short in Thëngí-rêje Fêqê.

The Flea, Giant near Thëngí-rêje Fêqê are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Thëngí-rêje Fêqê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Illusion energies of tier 2 via proclamations.

Economy

The following information was obtained via the Imperial Census Bureau as part of the Eyom Economic Outreach Program. It differs from Standard Imperial censuses in that many of Tom's citizens, regardless of culture, work in more than one occupation or hold more than a single job. The Imperial Census Bureau has ruled that a job is a job, hence, the intigers within the data presented here can count an individual more than once.

Agriculture

Dairy Farmers: 2
Farmers: 4
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 5
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 4

Farmland: 6065 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 376
Poultry: 4515
Swine: 301
Sheep: 15
Goats: 3
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 150

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 3
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 2
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 4
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 3
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 2
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 12
Glassworkers: 5
Gunsmiths: 3
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Hosiery Workers: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 2
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 2
Plasterers: 2
Pursemakers: 2
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 2
Scabbardmakers: 3
Scalemakers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 4
Tailors: 8
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 2
Watchmakers: 2
Weavers: 4
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 1
Arcana Sellers: 1
Beer-Sellers: 2
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 4
Chandlers: 3
Chicken Butchers: 4
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 4
Fishmongers: 3
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 7
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 3
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

Bakers: 8
Barbers: 8
Coachmen: 2
Cooks: 6
Doctors: 3
Gamekeepers: 2
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 5
Healers: 4
Housekeepers: 4
Housemaids: 8
House Stewards: 4
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 2
Maidservants: 6
Nursery Maids: 2
Pastrycooks: 4
Restaurateur: 5
Tavern Keepers: 6

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 2
Bleachers: 1
Coal Heavers: 3
In-Town Couriers: 3
Long Haul Couriers: 3
Dockyard Workers: 3
Hay Merchants: 1
Leech Collectors: 4
Millers: 3
Miners: 3
Oilmen and Polishers: 2
Postmen: 3
Pure Finder: 2
Skinners: 4
Tosher: 2
Warehousemen: 5
Watercarriers: 3
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 3

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 2
Clerk: 3
Dentists: 1
Educators: 4
Engineers: 2
Gardeners: 1
Mages: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 1
Scientists: 1

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 2
Civil Clerks: 3
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 3
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 3
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 12
Monks, Monastic: 5
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 5
Rangers: 2
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 7
Military Officers: 4

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 4
Comfort Services: 6
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 5
Needleworkers: 5
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 4
Quilters: 2
Seamsters: 6
Spinners: 4
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 4

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 2
Dancers: 1
Engravers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 4
Playwrights: 1
Sculptors, Art: 1
Wood Carvers: 5
Writers: 5

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 5
Canners: 4
Cheesmakers: 6
Millers: 3
Picklers: 2
Smokers: 1
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 2
Tallowmakers: 3

491 of Thëngí-rêje Fêqê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

984 of Thëngí-rêje Fêqê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 30 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Thëngí-rêje Fêqê was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Thëngí-rêje Fêqê lost 101 people, 132 livestock, and 93 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 61, when members of Thëngí-rêje Fêqê's militia enacted an operation to train a specific solgiers group for an upcoming operation. The operation was complicated by blistering heat, such that many succumbed to heatstroke. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in victory for Thëngí-rêje Fêqê's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Thëngí-rêje Fêqê's bards, historians, and legend keepers.